Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Purnong, accounting for 39.6% (19 people). This share was lower than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which increased by 4 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Purnong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Purnong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Purnong, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
19
39.6%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
11
22.9%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
10
20.8%
+6.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
+4
+6.2pp
Data table
Religion for Purnong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19 | 39.6% | 45.9% | 17 | 41.5% | 34.4% | +2 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 22.9% | 8.9% | 10 | 24.4% | 10.0% | +1 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 20.8% | 6.5% | 6 | 14.6% | 10.6% | +4 | +6.2pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.